3 Scotchcast Splice Encapsulation Kits 8980 Series (with 3M High Gel Encapsulating Compound or 3M Scotchcast Encapsulating Compound 4407) January 2007 78-8097-8956-9-F 1.2 3M High Gel Encapsulant is a two-part, re-enterable non- 1.0 General polyurethane encapsulating compound. 1.1 The 3M Scotchcast Splice Kit 8980 Series has six rigid 1.3 3M Scotchcast Compound 4407 is a two-part, non- body closure sizes available. The closure kit includes spacer re-enterable polyurethane encapsulating compound. webbing to keep the splice bundle away from the closure wall and allow the encapsulating compound to flow around 1.4 This practice describes the application of 8980 series kits the splice. with high gel or 4407 encapsulating compound (using the steps applicable to 4407 kits). See Kit Selection Guide below for individual kit capabilities. Kit Selection Guide Kit Max. Pair Max. Cable Max. Splice With High Gel Reenterable Compound Approx. Inside Count O.D. O.D. Closure Dia. 8981/High Gel* 4/24 0.625 (16 mm) 1.5 (38 mm) (1) A Size Uni-pack 82 g (90 ml) 0.5 (13 mm) 8982/ High Gel** 18/24*** 1 (25 mm) 5.25 (133 mm) (1) E Size Uni-pack 266 g (292 ml) 0.9 (22mm) 8983/High Gel 50/24 1.5 (38 mm) 9.75 (248 mm) (1) D Size Uni-pack 600 g (659 ml) 1.25 (32 mm) 8984/High Gel 100/22 2 (51 mm) 9 (228 mm) (2) D Size Uni-pack 1200 g (1318 ml) 2.25 (58 mm) 8985/High Gel 400/22 2.375 (60 mm) 17 (431 mm) (5) D Size Uni-pack 2400 g (3295 ml) 3.5 (90 mm) 8986/High Gel 600/22 3.33 (86 mm) 17 (431 mm) (10) D Size Uni-pack 6000 g (6590 ml)**** 4.75 (120 mm) *Intended for use on single cables only ***On double sheath cable 14/24 is recommended maximum 2 **Not intended for use with MS Modules. ****Additional compound may be required depending on cable size. Kit Max. Pair Max. Cable Max. Splice With Scotchcast 4407 Encapsulating Approx. Inside Count O.D. O.D. Compound Closure Dia. 8981-07* 4/24 0.625 (16 mm) 1.5 (38 mm) (1) A Size Uni-pack 94 g (90 ml) 0.5 (13 mm) 8982-07* 18/24 1 (25 mm) 5.25 (133 mm) (1) E Size Uni-pack 300 g (290 ml) 0.9 (22mm) 8983-07 50/24 1.5 (38 mm) 9.75 (248 mm) (1) D Size Uni-pack 675 g (660 ml) 1.25 (32 mm) 8984-07 100/22 2 (51 mm) 9 (228 mm) (2) D Size Uni-pack 1350 g (1320 ml) 2.25 (58 mm) 8985-07 400/22 2.375 (60 mm) 17 (431 mm) (5) D Size Uni-pack 3375 g (2640 ml) 3.5 (90 mm) 8986-07 600/22 3.33 (86 mm) 17 (431 mm) (10) D Size Uni-pack 6750 g (6600 ml)** 4.75 (120 mm) 2 *The 8981-07 and the 8982-07 kits are intended for use on single sheath cables only. Maximum pair count with 3M Scotchlok Connectors UY or 3M MS Modules. **Additional compound may be required depending on cable size. Inside closure diameter measured at center, minus spacer webbing.2.0 Kit Contents * in 4407 kits inHigh Gel kits X not applicable Kit Contents 8981 8982/8983 8984 8985/8986 Accessories Required: Splicing connectors closure halves, one each * * * * Additional rubber tape, if needed pour spouts (2) * * X X sealing tape, if needed strain relief bar X X (2) Visually inspect all components. bonding strap X X X If any component is missing or service wire connector (4464) X X X appears damaged, do not install. spacer tube X Call 3M customer service at 1-800-426-8688 for a replacement spacer web * * * * product. DR tape X 88T vinyl tape X B sealant tape strips X shield bond connectors (4460-D)(2) (4460-D)(2) (4460-D)(2) (4462-FN)(4) compound * * * * sheath scuff X cable ties (2) cover X X * * 23 tape strips (3) * * * * fiberglass strip (2) X X * * Note: Cables show 4462-FN shield connector. 3.0 Cable Preparations 3.1 Prepare the cables. Cut shield flush with the outer sheath and scuff the inner sheath (on double sheath cables). 3M Scotchcast Kit Number Splice Opening 8891 1.5 (38 mm) 873511 8982 5.25 (133 mm) 8983 9.75 (248 mm) 3.4 For cables less than 3/4 (19 mm) in diameter, cut a 1 (25 mm) slit in the sheath opposite the connector location. 8984 9 (228 mm) Then complete the procedure. 8985 17 (431 mm) 8986 17 (431 mm) Clean and Scuff Clean and Scuff Inner Sheath Inner Sheath 1 (25 mm) Slit 3.5 Install shield bond connector and bond bar. Then install one nut securely onto shield bond connector stud. 873510 Core Wrapper or Note: T orque 4460 series shield connector nuts to 30-35 in- Inner Sheath 8981 1/2 (13 mm) lbs (3.4-4.0 kgm) 8982-86 1 (25 mm) Torque 4462 series shield connector nuts to 45 5 in- 3.2 Filled Cables: For best results, clean filled cables lbs (5.2 0.6 kgm). thoroughly before encapsulating. Connector Top Note: Carefully follow health, safety and environmental information given on cable cleaner label or Material Safety Bond Bar Data Sheet. 3.3 For 8982-8986 kits, insert the shield connector between Connector Bottom the shield and the inner sheath (or core wrapper on single sheath cables). On 8982-8983 kits, make certain the shield connector studs are aligned with bubbles on the side of the mold body.